# College Admissions on The No Agenda Show College Admissions comes up in 12 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2009 to March 2026. - **Chapters:** 12 - **Episodes:** 12 - **Discussed:** September 2009 – March 2026 - **Related topics:** [Lori Loughlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lori-loughlin.md), [Felicity Huffman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/felicity-huffman.md), [Financial Aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-aid.md), [Illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [Propublica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propublica.md), [Bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [Yale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yale.md), [Advanced Placement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advanced-placement.md), [Affirmative Action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affirmative-action.md), [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md) ## Chapters 1–12 of 12 ### College Admissions Guardianship Scam - **Episode:** [1848: Podcaster Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-05 - **Time:** 46:17–49:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down/chapter/college-admissions-guardianship-scam.md Wealthy families in Illinois are reportedly transferring legal guardianship of their children to individuals with lower incomes to qualify for need-based financial aid. While technically legal, the practice is criticized as a way for affluent households to exploit systems intended for the underprivileged. Keywords: [college admissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-admissions.md), [financial aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-aid.md), guardianship, [propublica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propublica.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md) ### College Admissions, Legal Guardianship Financial Aid Scam - **Episode:** [1550: Clips of the Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-26 - **Time:** 38:04–41:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day/chapter/college-admissions-legal-guardianship-financial-aid-scam.md A new college admissions tactic involves wealthy families transferring legal guardianship of their children to individuals with fewer resources to qualify for need-based financial aid. Reports from ProPublica and the Wall Street Journal indicate the practice is technically legal but widely criticized as unethical. The hosts discuss the skyrocketing costs of tuition as a driver for such maneuvers. Keywords: [college admissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-admissions.md), [financial aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-aid.md), legal guardianship, [propublica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propublica.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md) ### Jonathan Turley on Supreme Court Race Preferences - **Episode:** [1420: Caliphate Cubs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1420-caliphate-cubs.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-27 - **Time:** 16:45–20:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1420-caliphate-cubs/chapter/jonathan-turley-on-supreme-court-race-preferences.md Legal scholar Jonathan Turley critiques President Biden's pledge to only consider an African-American woman for the Supreme Court. Turley argues the irony of this exclusionary pledge while the court simultaneously reviews cases regarding race preferences in college admissions. The discussion suggests the explicit nature of the pledge may create complications during the eventual confirmation hearings. Keywords: [jonathan turley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jonathan-turley.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [affirmative action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affirmative-action.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [college admissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-admissions.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md) ### College Waiting Lists, Tuition Scarcity Marketing - **Episode:** [1338: Forever Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1338-forever-wars.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-15 - **Time:** 20:29–21:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1338-forever-wars/chapter/college-waiting-lists-tuition-scarcity-marketing.md CBS reported on the prevalence of college waiting lists, advising students to remain hopeful for admission. The segment interprets these waiting lists as a marketing ploy designed to create artificial scarcity and justify high tuition costs despite declining demand. Keywords: [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [college admissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-admissions.md), [tuition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tuition.md), [higher education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/higher-education.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md) ### Lori Loughlin Alleges FBI Coercion in Admissions Scandal - **Episode:** [1222: Booby-Trap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1222-booby-trap.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-08 - **Time:** 2:48:00–2:50:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1222-booby-trap/chapter/lori-loughlin-alleges-fbi-coercion-in-admissions-scandal.md Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli allege that the FBI coerced the mastermind of the college admissions scam, Rick Singer, into lying to parents. Defense attorneys claim Singer's notes indicate agents instructed him to frame legitimate donations as bribes. The hosts discuss the FBI's history of entrapment and the potential for this evidence to derail the prosecution's case. Keywords: [lori loughlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lori-loughlin.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), rick singer, [college admissions scandal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-admissions-scandal.md), [bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [entrapment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrapment.md) ### Hot Pockets Heiress Sentencing and Wells Fargo Fine - **Episode:** [1220: Sloganeer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1220-sloganeer.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-01 - **Time:** 2:49:15–2:52:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1220-sloganeer/chapter/hot-pockets-heiress-sentencing-and-wells-fargo-fine.md Hot Pockets heiress Michelle Janavs was sentenced to five months in prison for her role in the college admissions cheating scandal. In other legal news, Wells Fargo agreed to a $3 billion settlement with the DOJ and SEC over its long-running fake accounts scandal. The show concludes with a preview of the Sunday broadcast. Keywords: michelle janavs, [hot pockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets.md), [college admissions scandal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-admissions-scandal.md), [wells fargo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wells-fargo.md), [sec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sec.md) ### Felicity Huffman Sentencing, College Admissions Scandal, Prison Conditions - **Episode:** [1173: Vinyl Vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1173-vinyl-vote.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-19 - **Time:** 1:35:23–1:40:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1173-vinyl-vote/chapter/felicity-huffman-sentencing-college-admissions-scandal-prison-conditions.md Actress Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison for her role in the college admissions bribery scandal. She requested to serve her time at a facility in Northern California, though she may be sent to the more rigorous Victorville facility in the desert. The sentencing is characterized as a form of public humiliation and "cancel culture," intended to serve as a warning to other defendants like Lori Loughlin. Keywords: [felicity huffman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/felicity-huffman.md), [lori loughlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lori-loughlin.md), [college admissions scandal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-admissions-scandal.md), victorville, bureau of prisons ### College Admissions Scam, Legal Guardianship Tactic - **Episode:** [1160: VAT Camel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-04 - **Time:** 2:41:02–2:45:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel/chapter/college-admissions-scam-legal-guardianship-tactic.md A new tactic in college admissions involves wealthy families transferring legal guardianship of their children to individuals with lower incomes. This allows students to qualify for need-based financial aid despite their parents' significant assets, a practice that is currently legal but widely criticized. Keywords: [college admissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-admissions.md), [financial aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-aid.md), legal guardianship, [propublica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propublica.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md) ### College Admissions Scandal and Felicity Huffman Guilty Plea - **Episode:** [1138: Pregnant Person](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-16 - **Time:** 12:57–20:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/college-admissions-scandal-and-felicity-huffman-guilty-plea.md Felicity Huffman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud in the college admissions scandal, receiving a recommended four-month prison sentence. The hosts criticize the disparity in potential sentencing compared to Lori Loughlin and argue that the entire university admissions system is a "scam" favoring alumni and wealthy donors. They contend that the prosecution of celebrities is a distraction from systemic issues in higher education. Keywords: [felicity huffman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/felicity-huffman.md), [lori loughlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lori-loughlin.md), [college admissions scandal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-admissions-scandal.md), [mail fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-fraud.md), [justice system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-system.md), [yale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yale.md) ### Mark Riddell, College Admissions Scandal Guilty Plea - **Episode:** [1129: Banging My Gravel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1129-banging-my-gravel.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-15 - **Time:** 2:30:21–2:31:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1129-banging-my-gravel/chapter/mark-riddell-college-admissions-scandal-guilty-plea.md Mark Riddell, a Harvard graduate, pleads guilty for his role in the college admissions bribery scheme. Riddell was paid approximately $10,000 per test to take the SAT or ACT for students, often manipulating the scores to meet specific targets. He faces up to 20 years in prison for his involvement in the massive fraud. Keywords: mark riddell, [sat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sat.md), [college admissions scandal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-admissions-scandal.md), [bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md) ### College Admissions Bribery Scandal, Hollywood Elites and University Fraud - **Episode:** [1120: Sure.](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1120-sure.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-17 - **Time:** 9:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1120-sure/chapter/college-admissions-bribery-scandal-hollywood-elites-and-university-fraud.md The 2019 college admissions bribery scandal involves elite universities including Stanford, USC, UCLA, and Yale. Federal investigations revealed that wealthy parents, including Hollywood actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, paid bribes to William Rick Singer to fraudulently secure spots for their children. The scheme utilized fake athletic credentials and manipulated SAT scores to bypass standard admissions processes. Keywords: [stanford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford.md), [usc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usc.md), [ucla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ucla.md), [yale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yale.md), [lori loughlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lori-loughlin.md), [felicity huffman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/felicity-huffman.md), william rick singer, [college admissions scandal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-admissions-scandal.md) ### Advanced Placement Scam, College Admissions Standards - **Episode:** [128: Coming Soon: The Cashless Society](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/128-coming-soon-the-cashless-society.md) - **Published:** 2009-09-06 - **Time:** 1:34:54–1:37:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/128-coming-soon-the-cashless-society/chapter/advanced-placement-scam-college-admissions-standards.md The discussion turns to the "Advanced Placement" (AP) system, which allows students to achieve GPAs higher than 4.0 through extra credits. 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